Aircraft ground handling

Introduction For reasons relevant to the status of the international airport “Nikos Kazantzakis” of Heraklion Crete, Greece, this report will focus on a major ground service provider (Ground Handler or GH). It will endeavour to appraise the inter-dependability of the gate, check-in and dispatch departments of the GH which is the showcase of the airport. However, a few introductory remarks are necessary as an explanation of the airport status. The airport of Heraklion is currently run by the government, and comes under the umbrella of the Ministry of Infrastructure, Transport and Networks. Following a Skype interview with airport official Mr. Nikos Parasyris the departments are labelled as follows: a) Airport Authority (or Airport Ops), b)…

it out alive? A call is made for close air support, you don’t know what aircraft is coming, but it just needs to get here fast. Now what would you want to have your back in a situation like that? A stealth fighter or a jet nicked named the warthog? Make your chose after you read this and remember that is a real scenario. Among the air force and the government there has been a lot of talk about retiring the A-10 thunderbolts II and F-35 lighting’s II replacing…

the gate, check-in and dispatch departments of a ground handling agent. Specifically, the way the operate at the Heraklion ‘Nikos Kazantzakis’ Airport of Crete, Greece. In addition, ‘best practice’ examples from various other airports will be mentioned and a comparison of the operations[…] Check-in The check-in department is the first point of contact for passengers and the airline at an airport. Check-in agents are responsible for checking that passengers have valid travel documents, checking…

between aircraft with other aircraft, assisting aircraft in avoiding hazardous weather, assuring that aircraft do not operate in airspace where operations are prohibited such as in military training airspace, and assisting aircraft in distress. Orderly and smooth flow directed by the air traffic controllers will assure the efficiency of aircraft operations along the routes selected during the flight time. It is provided…

communities and economies around the world, but also acts as a key catalyst for the overall economic growth, social development and tourism thereby facilitating connectivity and access to international markets. Approximately 56.6 million jobs are created by Air transport which accounts for over US$ 2.2 trillion of the global gross domestic product (GDP) and moreover Air passenger traffic in India is increasing at a very fast pace and the sub-continent’s airport infrastructure has undergone a sea…

Analysis on China Airlines When China Airlines was founded in 16th December 1959, it had TWD 400,000 registered capital, 26 aircraft fleets, and two PBY aircrafts supported by the Republic of China government. Before having its own routes developed, China Airlines concentrated on operating charter flights more as a military service, including cargo supplies, and it inaugurated the first domestic flight flying from Taipei to Hualien in 1966. Following the introduction of Caravelle and Boeing…

These aircraft were used as prototypes for the “Dash 80” which was in turn the prototype of the commercial 707. The B-47 Stratojet was a turbojet engine strategic bomber aircraft that first flew in 1947. Many elements of its design formed the foundation for a large scale jet transport aircraft (Boeing 367-80 Jet Transport). While most planes at the time were straight wing, both of these military aircraft had a swept wing and tail angle design of 35 degrees to reduce high speed drag which is…

sources that cause serious atmosphere pollution Automobile cause air pollution, which produces city smogs, acid rain, and global warming. However, the automobile do not cause air pollution. The noise impact of traffic is also of concern. The noise made by cars disturbs the residents living on both sides of rods and streets all day and night Some cars create disturbing noises, which triggers people living near highways, freeways, etc. to not get enough sleep. However, people design of lighter…

Introduction Common Ground is a local nonprofit in the Shreveport Bossier area. It serves the Cedar Grove neighborhood, which is a neighborhood that is higher in crime and poverty. Common Ground has been creating relationships for over ten years within this neighborhood. Throughout the years they have created programs that help better serve the people within the neighborhood. Common Ground is a faith based organization that works towards following in the ways of Jesus. History of Common Ground…

“They throw the ball I hit it. They hit the ball I catch it.” By Willie Mays.I won’t tell you every crook and cranny of Willie’s life story but I am going to tell you some things that I’ve found are the most interesting about him and his career, for example his parents and his mentors and achievements.You may or may not know who he person is but let me tell you he is a role model for many to-be baseball players and in fact he has even been in the Hall of Fame. He has accomplished many things in…